The African Guitar Summit CD (CBC Records TRCD 3014), released last year by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, integrated several of the best African guitarists living…
The New Sounds of Africa
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MerleFest 2006 Sets Records for Participation and Economic Impact
Wilkesboro (North Carolina), USA – Magical moments greeted record crowds at MerleFest 2006, the 19th annual festival in celebration of the music of the late…
Historic Cáceres Celebrates 15th WOMAD Festival
Cáceres, Spain – Between May 10 and 13, Cáceres (Extremadura, Spain) will host the WOMAD world music festival in its streets and ancient town squares.…
Pirineos Sur World Music Festival Returns to its Roots
Huesca, Spain – The renowned Festival Internacional de las Culturas Pirineos Sur world music festival will celebrate its 15th Anniversary this year with some of…
Kultur International Films Announces Ali Farka Toure Documentary DVD
West Long Branch (New Jersey), USA – Kultur Video pays homage to the legendary, late Grammy Award winning world musician, Ali Farka Touré, with the…
Jehro Brings His Caribbean Soul to New York City
New York (New York), USA – The sultry-voiced singer Jehro will embark upon a string of New York City dates to mark his US debut…
Adam Solomon & Tikisa Celebrate CD Release at Lula Lounge
Toronto, Canada – Adam Solomon will be performing along with his multicultural group, Tikisa, at the Lula Lounge Thursday, May 4, 2006. The concert will…
Richard Khuzami Releases Fused
New York (New York), USA – Fused is producer and multi-instrumentalist Richard Khuzami’s celebration of the cultural and ethnic forces that surround him. Recorded in…
Sara Tavares Tours Europe
Sara Tavares is in concert these coming weeks in Finland, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain and the Netherlands. She gave very successful showcases in Amsterdam, London…
Samite’s Embalasasa, Ugandan Roots
Bloomington (Indiana), USA – Embalasasa is the name of Samite’s new CD released by Triloka Records on March 14, 2006. “On the title song, I…